What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
- updated: Dec. 05, 2023
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
- updated: Nov. 28, 2023
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read More
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
- updated: Nov. 21, 2023
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read More
What is biofilm?
- updated: Nov. 14, 2023
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- updated: Nov. 07, 2023
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
- updated: Oct. 31, 2023
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read More
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
- updated: Oct. 24, 2023
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read More
Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
- updated: Oct. 17, 2023
If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read More
Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
- updated: Oct. 10, 2023
Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read More
What's on your fall reading list?
- updated: Oct. 03, 2023
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Shapiro Read More
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
- updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
- updated: Sep. 19, 2023
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read More
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
- updated: Sep. 12, 2023
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read More
Summer Smiles
- updated: Sep. 05, 2023
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read More
How do I know if I need a root canal?
- updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read More
Tooth-Colored Fillings
- updated: Aug. 22, 2023
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read More
